Butter Converter

Translate US butter measurements into grams, cups, spoons, sticks, ounces, and blocks.

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Butter note: This uses US butter equivalents where 1 stick equals 1/2 cup or about 113 grams.
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Common Butter Equivalents

Quick references for recipes that use sticks, cups, or grams.

1 stick

113 g, 1/2 cup, 8 tbsp, or 4 oz.

1 cup

227 g, 2 sticks, 16 tbsp, or 8 oz.

250 g block

About 2.2 US sticks, 1.1 cups, or 17.6 tbsp.

Butter Converter FAQ

Common questions about butter weights and recipe measures.

How much does one stick of butter weigh?

One US stick of butter is 1/2 cup, 8 tablespoons, 4 ounces, or about 113 grams.

Can I use this for European butter blocks?

Yes. Choose 250 g blocks to convert a common European butter package into sticks, cups, tablespoons, ounces, or pounds.

Why are butter conversions useful in baking?

US recipes often use sticks or cups, while European kitchens usually measure butter by grams. Weight is more repeatable than volume.